Meaning
To stare intently or earnestly.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English gasen; akin to Swedish dialectal gasa and Gothic 𐌿𐍃𐌲𐌰𐌹𐍃𐌾𐌰𐌽 (usgaisjan, “to terrify”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: